I love to draw and sketch, and have kept sketchbooks for years! This blog is strictly for my sketches past and present...There is nothing quite like finishing a sketchbook and look back through it and remember all the fun things that I got to sketch! Or filling a sketchbook from a trip. Or just sharing your sketchbooks. It is like your own visual diary. If you are interested in getting updates, to to the right side bar and add your email address. Please contact me if you have any questions.

Saturday, March 26, 2016

Sketching/Drawing workshop

I am so excited to be having a drawing/ sketching workshop June
23-24th. The first day we will focus on some drawing techniques, what to
draw with, and sketchbooks. The Cost is $100.
my email is suzy_pal2000@yahoo.com Address is 1141 US HWY 82 Plains, TX 79355
I need half ($50) by June 5 to hold your spot. (they wont be cashed until the workshop is over)

The
second day we will go out and sketch. I will have some places for us to
go. We will probably want to start by 9 a.m to beat the heat. We can go
east of town and sketch windmills. The motel sign in town is awesome.
We also have an old courthouse. Also a lavender patch...maybe.
I am so excited about getting to share this fun.

I recommend watercolor or mixed media sketch books because they won't ripple when wet.
I love moleskins, strathmore, visual journal, etc.
I draw with ink and use fountain pens, but if you can't let go of your pencil I understand.
The windmill, hay field and Motel sign were drawn on location.

you
can pick up travel watercolor sets, or make one, as well as travel
brushes. OR any watercolor brush. You wont need a lot. here is a list I
like to use. I will send it to Karen at Varistiy Book store if you want
to shop there. Or you can order via amazon or art supply stores online.www.cheapjoes.comwww.dickblick.comwww.jerry'sartarama.com

You need to bring your lunch. I have a small refrigerator. and lots of ice.
also on Saturday, we can eat in town if we don't' want to run back out here. (4 miles)

If
you come and need a place to stay, there is an awesome bed and
breakfast right outside of Plains. You would need to get your
reservation pretty quick though. There are 4 bedrooms. one can be
shared, so if you have a friend to come with you, that would help!
Rock'n B and B, Plains, TX (they are also online)
806-456-6877

This is what I use but you don't have to get it.
Tobacco brown water soluable ink from gouletpen.com
Noodlers lexington gray ink, from Www.gouletpen.com
lamy safari fountain pen...about $30
platinum carbon ink pen with extra fine nib. $12.00-andmy new fav.
tombow marker
sketchbook and travel palette with my own colors

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About Me

I feel very blessed by God that He has allowed me to be able to paint and draw.
I Love to do mosaics and quilt too.
A scripture from the Bible that I really like is: For I am the Lord, your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear, I will help you. Isaiah 41:13
and I truly believe He has helped me with my art!
I have met so many wonderful artists,and taken workshops from other artists who have all been willing to share their knowledge and tips to help the rest of us to continue to grow.
I hope to be able to share anything I have learned too!
My theory is "It is just paper and paint,NOT a matter of Life or Death, so just have fun with it!"
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